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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:13 AM
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Okay i notice that in the winter while i start my car the lights flicker than it kinda stutters than fires right up after that i have no problem but i notice it only happens when its cold if you could plz just reply with tips or possible problems hey and thanks for helping
 
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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The lights should be off before you engage the starter, as you want all available power to go to the starter. The flicker you see is caused by the starter drawin all the power from the battery. When it is cold the battery develops less power, the oil is thicker making the engine harder to turn, and the starter tries to draw more current in order to be able to turn the engine, and the lights blink each time a piston is on the compression stroke.
Before starting the car, turn off all electrical stuff: lights, stereo. air conditioner, window defroster, etc..
 
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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okay now that i kno what it could be what if i told u the lights are off no stereo is on also the defrosters are off i have the 1996 v6 if that helps you any but hey thanks for such a rapid response i like these forums already
 
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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Then what lights are flickering? The dome light? Pete said all about the cold starting. If you haven't done it in a while, then changing the plugs and wires might help with quicker starting.
 
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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mostly all the lights seems like the power is going on and off all the interior lights flicker
 
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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As Pete said. Its just the starter sucking all availible power. Its all normal.
 
Old Aug 28, 2006 | 04:14 AM
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thanks for all the help guys
 
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